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Category Archives: Jesus Christ
Jesus still has many things to say
John 15:18-16:15. Much of the Holy Spirit’s ministry in believer’s lives is warranted by this statement: “I still have many things to say” (16:12). He said some of those things through the inspired Scriptures. Believers gather regularly to hear more … Continue reading
Jesus: the true vine
John 15:1-17. If I wanted to talk about predestination and election, this passage provides a good proof-text. Jesus told his disciples that they did not choose him, but he chose them (16). If I wanted to talk about free-will, this … Continue reading
Jesus left parting gifts
John 14. In some cultures it is appropriate for someone to give gifts when they return to friends they have departed from. In the Philippines, it is like that. Whenever Penny and I returned from a trip to Manila or … Continue reading
Jesus went where no one else could go
John 13. In this chapter, Jesus revealed to his disciples that he was going to go away – someplace his disciples would not be able to go. He was talking about heaven. He went to heaven at his ascension. He … Continue reading
Jesus: the light we had for a little while
John 12:20-50. All through John’s Gospel Jesus is described as a light. In this passage, the temporary nature of that light is emphasized. He came into a world of darkness and shone briefly. He urged the planet to: “Walk while … Continue reading
following Jesus
John 11:55-12:19. There are many who count themselves as followers of Jesus. The question is “Why are you following him?” Judas followed him for the occasional dip into the moneybag. Do you follow Jesus for financial gain? Mary followed Jesus … Continue reading
Jesus: the resurrection and the life
John 11:1-54. This magnificent story from the life of Jesus has much to teach us about reality. Death is real. It is not some mysterious departure into another world. Death for Lazarus was a cold, hard, unconscious sleep in the … Continue reading
believing in Jesus’ works
John 10:19-42. Lots of people struggle with what Jesus said about himself. I, personally, have come to the conclusion that Jesus is the very God the Son that the doctrine of the trinity defines. Some good friends of mine are … Continue reading
Jesus: the true Shepherd
John 10:1-18. Many of us aspire to be shepherds – to lead people to God and to safety from this dangerous world they were born into. There is nothing wrong with such aspirations, as long as we are clear that … Continue reading
Jesus: the true light
John 9. The Pharisees of Jesus’ day believed that they had received light through the writings of Moses. they had codified a system of spiritual teaching that explained the world around them, and helped them to understand it. Jesus came … Continue reading
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